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Tameo Kits’ World Champion Tameo (WCT) series represents the top of the range. WCT kits are full detail, super kits in 1/43 scale featuring innovative design and the latest manufacturing techniques. Thus it is with great excitement that we review a new addition to this collection. WCT 85 recreates the McLaren MP4/2B as raced in the 1985 Monaco GP. This race saw eventual world champion Alain Prost secure victory in a car that is the quintessential 1980’s F1 monoposto – turbo powered, instantly recognisable body shape and bold, iconic livery. Let’s open the box …

Inside the familiar, sturdy cardboard box are neatly packed model parts. The main components are cast in white metal, with rubber tyres, photo etch parts, pre-shaped photo etch for wing elements, various smaller detail items included, as well as full colour instructions and two sheets of decals.

The decal placement guide also provides a great pre-view of the completed model.

Full colour instructions provide clear, step-by-step painting and assembly guidance…

…as well as a selection of period reference photos of the real car, including some invaluable reference for the chassis and engine details

Spreading out the parts gives a clear view of the kit design and part breakdown. Each component has been designed and manufactured to utilise the best available processes and materials. Cast metal for parts with more complex multi-plane items, and extensive photo etched parts for those items that are thin, flat or require different metal properties (eg suspension arms).

A close up of the body and nose cone where the separation follows the design of the real car. Also included are the unique seat designs for Prost and Lauda.

Focusing on the upper body cover, the fine casting incorporates open venting and NAKA ducts, as well as a perfectly accurate overall shape.

Holding the main body components together provides a vision of the finished model.

Lifting the body cover reveals the monocoque and engine bay, ready to receive the tiny by extensively detailed V6 turbo.

The floor of the car is a wonderful single casting, including the diffuser and side body work.

Extensive photo etch parts are included for many detail parts of the model and feature excellent surface details.

Close up of some photo etch detail.

Wing elements are etched metal, pressed formed to perfectly recreate the curved profile of these components.

Moving to the decal sheet, we have body markings, heat shields and name plate details for display.

A decal is provided for the nose box of the car, accurately capturing the fine bolt heads in this area.

Also new for this kit are 3D printed white plastic brake oil tanks on the nose of the car and drive shaft housings.

Slick racing tyres logos are pre-printed and will look wonderful when fitted to the model.

Returning to the cast components, wheel rim incorporate fine detail around the hubs.

Cylinder covers for the V6 engine.

Radiator parts with fine cast surface detail.

Finally, a cast jig is included to assist modelers in forming the various hoses to be installed in the engine bay. Truly a complete kit!  Enjoy!!

A truly comprehensive kit! Enjoy!